Bosnia and Herzegovina Developing National Food Safety Guidelines for GLOBALG.A.P. Standards

Bosnia’s National Technical Working Group (NTWG) is working to create National Interpretative Guidelines (NIG) for GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons.

Slovenia Releases Brochure to Boost Food Quality for Local Producers

The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food has rolled out a brochure to help local producers understand and navigate the certification process.

New European Standard for Household Appliance Safety Released

At the end of 2023, the European standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023, which focuses on the safety of household electrical appliances, was officially issued.

Spain’s Top Quality Organizations Meet to Boost Infrastructure Plans

The three most important bodies of Spain's standards system held a working meeting to advance the nation's infrastructure as part of the 2023 collaboration protocol.

Spain Embraces Updated Guidelines for Sustainable Event Management

Spain has introduced a new standard for event sustainability management, which emphasizes the social legacy of events, inclusiveness, and children's rights.

Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,

France Sets Out to Standardize Hemp Production

France is working on setting standards for hemp production, aiming to bring clarity and structure to the growing CBD industry.

New DAkkS Portal Makes Accreditation Easier

DAkkS, Germany’s national accreditation body, has launched its new "DAkkS Port" portal to simplify the accreditation process for its clients.

Salvador Becomes the First Brazilian Capital to Certify Sustainability Indicators

The capital of Bahia, Salvador, received a certificate from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) for its compliance with urban services, quality of life, and smart city indicators.

Danish Companies Can Now Register Sustainability Auditor Choices

Danish companies can now officially register their selected sustainability auditors, as new rules came into force on 1 June 2024.

Brazil Updates Environmental Management Standard

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released a new amendment to its environmental management systems standard.

Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region

Inmetro has accredited the Laboratory of Product Testing (LabEP) at the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA).